It’s already March and my scouting visit is fast approaching. The days, weeks and months seem to pass by quicker and quicker. Maybe it’s because I’ve had fifty Januarys and Februarys already and each one is not that dissimilar to the last. But I have to keep reminding myself that the next ones are going…
Category: Farm & Smallholding
Mood board and images are more exciting than insurance
Planning my move to Portugal is exciting. The picture I have is, at times, idyllic, bordering on romanticising about it. Occasionally those rose-tinted glasses return, but the reality of the task in hand isn’t far away. Early on in my plans, I had a great conversation with someone else who is planning a similar adventure…
Never a quiet time when planning to move to Portugal
The last week has been manic. Partly self-inflicted, but also due to several things happening at the same time. The early part of the week consisted of a flurry of activity, and progress, regarding discussions on property in Portugal. In earlier posts, I shared that I am in negotiations on a particular property. Until there…
Excited to be preparing for my D7 Visa application!
I have been prepping for my D7 Visa application for months. I have researched extensively. Website after website. Forum after forum. Group after group. All information gathering. The volume of information available is substantial. But what becomes overwhelming is the variety of opinions people have. Those who have made their application have a story to…
Understanding the realities of a simpler life abroad
Moving to Portugal with my eyes open and without rose-tinted glasses is essential. I’ve committed lots of time to plan and feel logistically prepared. In reality, that is the easy part. Planning the practical actions is my default position. But I need to ensure I focus equally on the stuff I can’t plan for. Feelings…
My amazing, yet unorthodox approach, to property searching in Portugal
The main purpose of my scouting visit to Portugal was to get a much better understanding of the property market and, what I could get for my money. I feel my approach is different to many other house hunters. As mentioned in my previous blog about the location, the scouting trip tried to focus on…